Italy vs Spain: Language learning (1995-2012)

Italy
2.3
in 2012
Spain
6.1
in 2012
Italy rank
18th
Spain rank
15th

Language learning (1995-2012) over time

  • Italy
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 6.1 against 2.3 in Italy, a difference of 3.8.

That makes Spain's figure about 2.7 times Italy's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 18th and Spain ranks 15th of 36 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 1.28 3.69 2.41 Spain
2010s 2.77 6 3.23 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher language learning, Italy or Spain?
Spain, at 6.1 against 2.3 in Italy as of 2012.
What is the difference in language learning between Italy and Spain?
3.8, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Spain?
12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2012.
How do Italy and Spain rank globally for language learning?
Italy ranks 18th and Spain ranks 15th of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Language learning (1995-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Language learning (1995-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 382 data points, 1995–2012
Last refreshed